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Compare train and coach for Paignton to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, and a train costs an average of £283.
Distance: 268 km
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£289 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Paignton to Rugby
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Trains from Paignton to Rugby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £283 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 3h 59m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £58
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £283 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 18:31 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £58
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Paignton to Rugby trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Paignton and Rugby from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 6m
Cheapest Price
£283
Cross Country frequency
4 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 59m
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
21 a day
FAQs: Paignton to Rugby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paignton to Rugby by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rugby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Paignton to Rugby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £283, while the average price tends to be around £289.
The train journey from Paignton to Rugby covers a distance of 268 km and takes approximately 3h 59m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Paignton to Rugby is 268 km.
The first train from Paignton to Rugby leaves at 5:33.
The last train from Paignton to Rugby departs at 18:31.
Trains from Paignton to Rugby run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Paignton to Rugby.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paignton to Rugby.
To get from Paignton to Rugby, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Paignton to Rugby.
The train station in Paignton that goes to Rugby is Paignton station (PGN), and it arrives at Rugby station (RUG).
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Rugby is by coach, costing approximately £58.
Booking trains from Paignton to Rugby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Paignton to Rugby offers some scenic views, particularly as it travels through Devon, passing coastal landscapes and rolling countryside before moving into more urban areas as it approaches Rugby.
A day trip from Paignton to Rugby is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 59m. There are 2 train options per day for this route.
To explore Rugby's main attractions, such as the Rugby Football Museum and the historic architecture, 1 to 2 days should be sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Paignton to Rugby.
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Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Rugby
Paignton
Rugby
The major train station for departures in Paignton is Paignton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paignton for your trip from Paignton to Rugby.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
Parking
- Car Park: Winter Prices
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Paignton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Rugby is Rugby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rugby for your journey to Rugby from Paignton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Public transport options for Rugby
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
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